The country’s daily coronavirus statistics have shown that the impact of Covid-19 has dampened over the last 10 days, prompting the NCOC to ease Covid-induced restrictions, including those imposed at cricket stadiums.

Statistics from March 5 show that a total of 37,785 tests were conducted in a single day. Moreover, 10 people died and 842 patients were on critical care. Though the data has been fluctuating and shows slight increases, but over all cases have remained below 1,000 since the last six days and the Covid positivity rate has also remained below three per cent.

The NCOC forum, which serves as the nerve centre of the country’s unified efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, also shared the countrywide tally. According to the data, Sindh topped the list with maximum cases, 569,637, followed by Punjab (502,455), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (216,812), Islamabad (134,583), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (43,094), Balochistan (35,363), and Gilgit Baltistan (11,559).

Moreover, the health ministry data reported that the number of Covid active cases fall below the 30,000 mark, amid the weakening fifth of the Omicron variant of the virus.

65% eligible population fully vaccinated

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Thursday said at least 65% population of the country eligible for vaccination had been fully inoculated against Covid.

At least 70% of students who are above 12 years had also been fully vaccinated against the virus, the SAPM tweeted.

Meanwhile, more than 99 million people across the country have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Command and Operation Centre data.

NCOC allows 100% spectators in Pak vs Australia series

The NCOC on March 1 allowed full occupancy at stadiums for the Pakistan-Australia cricket series that will be held in three cities of the country from March 4 to April 5.

In a statement issued by the NCOC, the Covid-19 monitoring body allowed people aged 12 and above who are vaccinated to attend matches. Moreover, children below 12 years of age who are not vaccinated are also allowed to watch matches in the stadiums, it added.

“Strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols by spectators and organizers be ensured,” read the statement issued by the NCOC.